Pro-C 3 from FabFilter is a compressor offering 14 compression styles, character modes, upward and downward multiband processing and an expanded side-chain EQ.
Pro-C 3 at a glance
| Developer | FabFilter |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Compressor |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP |
| Operating systems | Windows 11 or later, macOS 10.13 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €167.59 |
What Pro-C 3 does
Character modes add analog saturation and coloring drift, with Tube and Diode Bright options that can be adjusted. Auto Threshold changes the compression behavior so it stays largely independent of input level, which the developer positions for inconsistent sources such as dialog. Host tempo pulse triggering, upward compression combined with downward processing, and a freely configurable multi-band side-chain EQ with Pro-Q filter shapes including all-pass are also part of the design.
The release circulates as a crack and a repack, and searches for the title typically pair it with keygen, serial key and torrent terms.
Key features
- Compressor styles. Fourteen compressor styles are arranged under the Modern and Classic categories, with six algorithms added in this release.
- Auto Threshold. This mode keeps compression behavior largely independent of input level, which suits sources with uneven levels.
- Side-chain EQ. Multi-band filtering in the side chain is freely configurable, with Pro-Q filter shapes including all-pass available for each band.
- Host sync and pulse. Host tempo pulse triggering uses Host Sync with a customizable Sync and Offset setting from 50 to 200%.
- Surround linking. Linking controls cover stereo and immersive layouts up to 9.1.6, including Center C linking and adjustable channel groups.
Compatibility
Pro-C 3 is offered as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and CLAP for Windows 11 and for macOS 10.13 and higher in 64-bit builds, with native Apple Silicon support listed.
Pro-C 3 compared with similar plugins
Open Compressor from Woodstock Audio is a compressor for Windows and macOS. Multiband X6 from Devious Machines is a compressor in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro-C 3 | FabFilter | Compressor | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP | Windows, macOS | €167.59 |
| Open Compressor | Woodstock Audio | Compressor | Windows, macOS | €105.11 | |
| Multiband X6 | Devious Machines | Compressor | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €94.20 |
| Lookahead Compressor | Harrison Consoles | Compressor | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS, Linux | €52.56 |
| gravitas MDS | Fiedler Audio | Compressor | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €197.34 |
Price and availability
Pro-C 3 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €167.59. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Pro-C 3 FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Pro-C 3?
Serial keys and keygen tools are searched for alongside the title, but the developer distributes Pro-C 3 through its own license system.